If you are anything like me, you love the hamburgers, hot dogs, all the family in red, white, and blue, and even a great cold beer out of the cooler. But, what really makes the Fourth of July special is the fireworks 〰 both in the sky and on the driveway. Still, fireworks are super dangerous, and no responsible parent would hand their kid(s) a lighter and box of fireworks and send them on their way, no matter how festive it feels.
That’s where sparklers come in. While not 100% driveway safe 〰 they still can cause burn injuries, so be careful 〰 they are safer than most store-bought fireworks.
This guide breaks down what you should look for when buying sparklers and our top picks.
I hope you enjoy it — Xx Meg
Basic Wedding Sparklers
Ideal for younger kids, these 10-inch wedding sparklers are quick burning, emit gold sparks, and produce minimal smoke. Make sure you buy a lot of them because they only last 35 to 40 seconds.
Gold Sparks
These smokeless gold sparklers burn for almost two full minutes! These 20-inch sparklers are by far the most popular size because they are long enough to allow for plenty of time for you to capture that perfect picture of your celebrations.
Long Lasting Sparklers
If your kids are older and you don’t want to be lighting new sparklers every other minute, go big 〰 as in 3 feet long! These 36 inches burn for almost four minutes and are perfect if you want to spend more time enjoying yourself. They’re also low smoke, emit a silver spark, and are easy to light — the sparkler trifecta!
Star Sparklers
These star-shaped sparklers could be another great patriotic option for the 4th of July. They burn from the top, following the shape of the star, down both sides. They burn gold sparks and last about 55 seconds. Bonus, they are sold 72 per pack, so you won’t run out before the party really gets started 😉
Sparkler Alternatives – for the littles
Glow Sticks
These glow sticks are perfect for young kids that want to get in on the fun! The kids will have tons of colors to choose from with this pack. They can wear team, twirl them around, and do anything else they can to light up the night! Your kids will have so much fun with these; they’ll forget all about those flame sparklers!
Light Up Magic Ball Toy Wand
This bright flashlight gives a similar effect to waving a sparkler in the air — without the burn risk. With its colorful springing lighting, kids as young as three can even get in on the fun!
I hope I made your 4th of July shopping a little easier! I can’t wait to see your photos of the special moments you make with the ones you love most this 4th of July!
This post is all about the best 4th of July sparklers for the entire family.
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